5 Questions
What 1991 movie is likely the first reference to the concept of being canceled in entertainment?
New Jack City
According to Shirani M. Pathak, why is Ye unlikely to be canceled?
Ye is like Donald Trump—they will forever be popular public figures and 'uncancelable' icons who will go down in history books. That's because humans have an obsession with an icon and a super juicy dramatic story.
What controversial statement did Ye make during a live telethon for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in 2005?
"[then U.S. President George W. Bush] doesn't care about Black people"
Which young artist did Ye interrupt during the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009, and who did he think should have won the award?
Taylor Swift; Beyonce
Who did Ye collaborate with at the launch of his 10th studio album, Donda, in 2021, both of whom had faced scrutiny over alleged sexual abuse and homophobic statements?
Marilyn Manson and Da Baby
Study Notes
Kanye West's Career and Controversy
- Kanye West, now known as Ye, is a 46-year-old hip-hop producer, rapper, and fashion designer who has become one of the most prolific rappers of all time.
- He gained international notoriety through his marriage to reality TV star Kim Kardashian and his fashion line, Yeezys, with Adidas.
Controversy and Fallout
- Kanye West has faced criticism and calls for him to be "canceled" in recent years.
- Adidas dumped him from the Yeezy brand, which he claimed cost him $1 billion.
- Forbes had valued his Yeezy deal at $1.5 billion, but without it, his fortune dropped to $400 million.
Candace Owens' Opinion
- Conservative commentator Candace Owens believes that Kanye West cannot be canceled.
- She attributes this to the fact that people who come from a difficult background (nothing) cannot be destroyed by external factors.
Test your knowledge about the career, controversies, and achievements of Kanye West, also known as Ye. From his rise to fame as a hip-hop producer to his prolific rap career and ventures in fashion, this quiz covers it all.
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